Overview of basic avalanche tools including partner, beacon, shovel, probe, communications devices and how to choose.
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Tips for using CalTopo maps offline with Avenza, and exploration of the superiority of the paid CalTopo app.
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Emergency communications while backcountry ski touring, including inReach, SPOT, BCA Link and more.
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Backcountry safety seminar and workshop, good for climbers and ski touring, free.
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Backcountry ski touring news, September 2017 covering boots, rehab and Lindsey racing with the men, also the moving hut on Mount Cook.
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Review of ski touring new year predictions for 2016, how did Lou do with his crystal ball, re airbag backpacks and more.
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Experiment with Arcteryx Voltair airbag backpack, powering USB smartphone from OEM battery for ski touring trips in the backcountry.
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Backcountry skiing and touring news for August 2016, GPS science and Vogue Magazine ski articles.
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Review of Avatech Avanet software app for ski touring safety in the backcountry.
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Friends Hut Colorado history of backcountry skiing and mountaineering, including building of hut in 1984 and 1985.
Newer Posts
The smartphone is taking over duty from both GPS and stand-alone cameras. How does it do in the backcountry? And what about emergency beacons such as Spot and inReach. Tips, suggestions, reviews and more.
